Archive for the ‘Toledo’ Category

I can’t tell you how many years I’ve lived here in Ohio and couldn’t WAIT to get out. We moved here and bought our home a few years after we moved into the state. In reality, we bought a starter home, hoped to fix it up and resell it to move elsewhere.

Well the market crashed, and our neighborhood changed and well, now we’re stuck the entire value of our home has gone down, and there’s no way we can figure out that’s a good option to get out. Right now for a buyer, Ohio real estate for sale is gold! The prices are downright insane, we just can’t afford 2 mortgages and don’t want to leave our home and our credit hanging.

How things change though. The once, I want out of Ohio mentality is gone. I actually LOVE this state now, just not so much my neighborhood. But I’ve made friends and family along the way and couldn’t see myself leaving the state or general city limits anytime soon.

If you’ve been following me on my social media channels, you know how much I’ve changed my life, and my daily focus is my health and transforming myself. I’ve gotten that help from my CNC family!

CNC Lifestyle Management is my second home. It started with just a few boot-camps a week, and now it’s a daily thing, in fact, it’s where I am most of the time, if I’m not at Planet Fitness, I’m at CNC. Phillip Thomas who’s my coach/trainer is one of the reasons I can’t ever leave the area, i’m addicted to fitness and without his help, i’d probably fall back down into a spiraling hole. Not only is his motivation and positiveness pushing me beyond my limits and changing my life, but it’s the whole atmosphere of CNC. The members, trainers and instructors are all family! We may not have known each other before we started working out there, but by now, we’re all intertwined in this fitness lifestyle and pushing each other to keep going! That is why I can’t leave the area!

So what is CNC Lifestyle Management? Well, it’s more than a gym, it’s a fitness facility that offers not only personal training, but classes such as: Bootcamp, Spin, Zumba, Cardio Drumming, Strong by Zumba, Kickboxing, Toning, Yoga, TRX and more! We’ve done challenges, we’re educating people on nutrition and health in general, it isn’t just about working out all the time, it’s getting your mindset right! I love this place so much, that if you’re in the Toledo area, I want you to try it out too.

ENTER TO WIN!!!

I’m giving away a CNC Lifestyle Management punch card that is good for 12 classes! Try them all out, or just continue to come to your favorite, I guarantee that once your pass is done, you’ll be hooked and coming back for more!

CNC Lifestyle Management is located at 3350 W. Laskey Rd. Toledo, Ohio. It’s located in the same plaza as Pat & Dandy’s bar, just on the opposite side of the building. This is a privately owned, and locally owned gym. You can drop in at any time for any classes for just $7 or buy yourself an unlimited package! Check out the times and schedule of classes here.

So how can you win this punch card? It’s simple. Just leave a comment on this blog post and tell me, what’s your experience with the area and Ohio real estate? Do you own or rent? Looking to sell or buy a home? Where’s your favorite area of the city to live? Just leave me a comment that’s Ohio/Real Estate related! Then check out the giveaway widget and find more ways you can gain extra entries!

Chili’s of Toledo, located at 4801 Talmadge Road, will be hosting a Daddy & Daughter Night on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daddies and daughters, “infant through fifty plus,” are invited to have a date night at Chili’s. Each participating location will have a specially decorated section for Daddy and his date and those attending will receive a free dessert to share! Daddies are encouraged to RSVP for this date night at (419) 472-7688.

Chili’s in Rossford, located at 9886 Olde US 20, will also be hosting a Daddy & Daughter Night on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daddies are encouraged to RSVP for this date night at (419) 873-0696.

While making memories at the Daddy & Daughter Night event, guests can try new menu items like Top Shelf Tacos, Prime Rib Fajitas, Fresh Mex Bowls or Hand Crafted Burgers or enjoy date night with the 2 for $20 promotion, select an appetizer and two entrees. Chili’s® Daddy & Daughter Night Out reminds us that more LIFE happens at Chili’s®.

Disney On Ice is making it’s way back to Toledo Ohio this December with a Passport To Adventure!

Your favorite Disney characters including Micky and Minnie Mouse will be your tour guides as they take you on travels to four different enchanting worlds of Disney.

You’ll get to explore the Pride Lands of The Lion King with Simba, Timon and Pumba. Voyage under the sea with Ariel from The Little Mermaid and all of her aquatic friends. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell will bring you to jolly old London before flying to Never Land, and Lilo and Stich will take you on an adventure to visit their home in Hawaii.

The Sylvania Community Arts Commission (SCAC) invites students in grades Kindergarten through 8th to join in the excitement of our first Tree City Film Festival, by entering the “shorties” shorter short film challenge.

Kids are encouraged to create a 3 – 5 minute short film, using the digital devices they already own and use. Students who take a chance and create this type of art, will have the opportunity to get their work shown on the big screen in a public viewing on April 12th in downtown Sylvania at a ticketed event (with paparazzi in attendance).

All accepted entries will also be judged by a panel of local celebrity judges, and participating “producers” will compete to win great prizes including an iPod touch!

If you want to be part of this fun and challenging event, please have a parent or guardian send an email of “intent” stating that a signed copy of the application form will be sent.

Once an email has been sent you can start making magic! When your movie is ready, upload it to YouTube as private and send TreeCityFilmFestival the link, or mail a copy on disk.

The deadline to submit your movie and signed release form from everyone involved in your movie as well as a signed and completed entry form is April 1st.

You can find entry forms and more information by visiting the Sylvania Community Arts Commission (SCAC) website.

Toledo are you ready?? Twelve Feet Tall, Ten Thousand Pound Machines are coming to entertain YOU with their racing, soaring over and smashing through obstacles and this night is sure to entertain the entire family and bring them to their feet!

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam stars the biggest performers on four wheels. These colorful, larger-thank-life beasts are sure to capture everyone’s hearts both young and old!

Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam will be at The Huntington Center March 8 – 10th. You can purchase your tickets at ticketmaster.com or through the Huntington Center Box Office.

Opening night tickets are just $12!!!! Kids tickets are still just $5!!! And on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am – 1:00pm you can Party In The Pits! Pit passes are $10 for adults and $5 for kids – OR – you can pick up your FREE pit pass at participating Taco Bell locations. Find participating locations and more information and details at monsterjam.com/events/.

Now me and my family, we’ve never been to a Monster Jam event, this will be our first one. So what can we expect? Besides the extremely loud noise? Check out some interesting facts about Monster Jam Events:

– At Monster Jam, monster trucks face off in two different forms of competition — side-by-side racing and freestyle:

– Side-by-side racing – traditional bracket racing, where the first truck, with the least amount of penalties, crosses the finish line is declared the winner.

– Freestyle competition – allows drivers a limited amount of time on the open floor to show off their skills. In this category, the fans serve as the judges.

– 2007 was the 25 year anniversary for the Grave Digger Team

– More than 4 million Monster Jam fans attend events each year worldwide

– The World Finals in Las Vegas, NV brings 24 of the top trucks in the world to compete for the World Freestyle and Racing Championships. Competitors are by invitation only.

– A monster truck race team will travel 45,000 Miles / 72,400 kilometers a year by land to attend events.

How would you like to WIN a family 4 pack of tickets to see Monster Jam at The Huntington Center March 8, 2013 at 7:30pm?? Just enter via the Giveaway Tools widget below, and don’t forget to do the mandatory entry for your entry to be valid to win.